Michayla Savitt
State Government ReporterAs Connecticut Public's state government reporter, Michayla focuses on how policy decisions directly impact the state’s communities and livelihoods.
Some of her biggest areas of focus include equity, education, climate change and continued recovery from the pandemic. Accountability, history and research are central to her reporting.
Michayla has been with Connecticut Public since February 2022 in a variety of capacities, from talk show intern to newsroom intern, then freelance reporter. Her feature work has aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and the New England News Collaborative.
Michayla has a masters degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she focused on health, science and solutions reporting. Prior to, she was a producer and host for nonprofit and commercial audio outlets around New York state.
When not on deadline, Michayla is probably outside with her rescue dog, Elphie.
Thoughts? Jokes? Tips? Email msavitt@ctpublic.org.
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EPA Commissioner Lee Zeldin said last week that the move to cut over 30 regulations at the agency would “roll back trillions in regulatory costs and hidden ‘taxes’ on U.S. families.” Connecticut officials and environmentalists disagreed. -
For food banks and people who go to them, the economic uncertainty represents a small part of the larger anxiety about ongoing moves on the federal level. -
Long-term care workers from the union SEIU 1199 NE and faith leaders rallied Tuesday to reflect on the toll of COVID-19 – and call for more state support. -
Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye said there needs to be a systemic approach to solving the state's child care crisis. -
La propuesta presupuestaria del gobernador Ned Lamont, a dos años y con un costo de $55.2 mil millones, mantiene el financiamiento para una nueva asociación estatal que continúe la investigación y la educación en torno a esta enfermedad crónica y dolorosa, tan difícil de diagnosticar y tratar. -
La Asamblea General está considerando un proyecto de ley para enmendar la constitución estatal para otorgar a todos los ciudadanos de Connecticut el derecho legal a un medio ambiente sano. -
The General Assembly is considering a bill that could give Connecticut citizens legal protections to “clean and healthy air, water, soil, ecosystems and environment and a safe and stable climate” that advocates say comes at a crucial time.
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Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye said there needs to be a systemic approach to solving the state's child care crisis.
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Gov. Ned Lamont’s two-year budget proposal maintains funding for a new state partnership to continue research and education into endometriosis, which affects one in ten people born female.
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El gobernador Ned Lamont presentó el miércoles ante los legisladores de Connecticut sus recomendaciones de gasto para los próximos dos años, con un presupuesto total de $55.2 mil millones, dando inicio al proceso legislativo en esta sesión.
